01 Jun 2014

THE CHURCH: CALLED AND COLLECTED – 5. THE BRIDE OF CHRIST – Rev 21:1-27

CHURCH DISCIPLINE

 

1. The Motive – LOVE

 

2. The Measure – GROWTH

 

3. The Means – GOD’S WORD and GOD’S PEOPLE

“God’s ongoing redeeming work through his living word and people as they fight the fight of faith together to exalt Christ and protect the purity of his bride.”

 

a) Accountable relationships

b) Restoring relationships

c) Reflecting our heavenly relationship